Arenas District Halloween Block Party
Date: Friday, October 31
Location: Arenas Road
Palm Springs’ iconic nightlife street comes alive with DJs, dancing, and dazzling performances.
Greater Palm Springs Pride® 2025
November 6 - 9
Greater Palm Springs Pride® is more than just a celebration; it’s a vibrant expression of love, diversity, and community set against the stunning desert backdrop. Every year, the city comes alive with rainbow flags, lively parades, and events that draw visitors from across the globe. Palm Springs Pride offers something for everyone, from live performances and art installations to family-friendly gatherings and late-night parties.
This Year's Theme: Be Heard
Tickets are not required. Donate to help keep Pride free and accessible to everyone. Thank you for being so supportive.
Official Unfurling of the Rainbow Flag
- Date: Wed, Nov. 5
- Time: 10 - 10:30 am
- Location: Desert Regional Medical Center, 1150 N Indian Canyon Drive
- Free
The official launch of PRIDE week with the annual unfurling of the Rainbow Flag from the Stergios Tower at Desert Regional Medical Center! "We raise the flag as a symbol of our progress and a reminder of the importance of ensuring that the most vulnerable members of the LGBTQ community are taken care of and that we continue working for equality and dignity for all."
Pride Festival & Event Schedule
Sip, sashay, and celebrate in the heart of downtown Palm Springs during Pride Weekend! With multiple stages, over 250 exhibitors, diverse entertainment, and vibrant street festivities.
Thursday, Nov. 6 | Arenas District Pride Weekend Kickoff
- Location: E Areas Road & Indian Canyon
- Time: 4:30 – 10 pm
- Free
Kick off Pride weekend with a high-energy evening of music and community in the Arenas District. This free block party is a signature event, focusing on the heart of the Palm Springs gayborhood, a celebration of Pride as well as the symbolic embrace of Arenas Road. LGBTQ+ bars and local businesses pack to the rafters and spill onto the streets for the biggest free LGBTQ+ street party in Palm Springs. The Official Party of Pride features DJs all night. Join Pride revelers and dancers at the open-air beverage lounge. The block party invites residents and visitors to explore all that the Arenas District has to offer.
Thursday, Nov. 6 | Día de la Reina
- Location: Arenas District Pride Stage
- Time: 5 - 10:30 pm
- Free
Traditionally a night of ghosts, ghouls, and goblins, this block party celebration is all about the Queens and Kings of Palm Springs.
Thursday, Nov. 6 | Sorded Lives 25th Anniversary Benefit Screening
- Location: Palm Springs Cultural Center, 2300 E Baristo Road
- Time: 7:30 - 10:30 pm
A fundraiser screening, costume contest, and Q&A with creator Del Shores and Emerson Collins.
Friday, Nov. 7 | Pride 2025: Desertopia
Location: Ace Hotel Palm Springs, 701 E Palm Canyon Drive
A very queer celebration of music, dance, art, and a uniquely Palm Springs experience. Featuring a caftan-laden pool party, a club night of extravagant proportions, and an outdoor afternoon festival featuring the finest in queer talent and music under the sun and stars in the majestic backdrop of Mt. San Jacinto.
Time: 8 - 11:30 pm
Friday, Nov. 7 | Arenas District Official Block Party
- Location: Arenas District - E. Arenas Rd & Indian Canyon Dr.
- Time: 3 – 10:30 pm
- Free
This block party is a signature event focused on the heart of the Palm Springs gayborhood … a celebration of Pride as well as the symbolic embrace of Arenas Road. LGBTQ+ bars and local businesses pack to the rafters and spill onto the streets for the biggest free LGBTQ+ street party in Palm Springs. The Official Party of Pride features DJs all night.
NOVUL: A rising Canadian pop-alternative artist based in Los Angeles, known for her genre-blurring sound, high-energy performances, and bold creative identity, headlines the Arenas Main Stage.
Bryce Xavier: Queer artist Bryce Xavier, who engages an audience of over 4 million followers, will be featured in the Friday lineup, fresh off the release of his new single “You Make Me Stupid.”
Saturday, Nov. 8 | Palm Springs Pride 5K Run & Walk
- Location: W. Chino Dr. & Belardo Road
- Time: 7 am - 10 am.
Awards will be presented to the top three overall male, female, and non-binary finishers, and medals for the top 3 in each age bracket for male and female. All online registrants receive a T-shirt and commemorative medal (While Supplies Last). Due to participant capacity limits, same-day race registration will not be available. Please register early.
Pride Festival Highlights
Pride Event Zone
Celebrate in style on Palm Canyon Drive—home to a uniquely welcoming Pride festival featuring:
- 250+ Exhibitors & Marketplace Vendors
- Live DJs, drag shows, and pop-up performances
- Pride merch, artisan crafts, art, and jewelry
- Local eats, food trucks & beverage stations
- Downtown shopping, dining & nightlife
Children’s Headquarters
- Date: Nov. 8 & 9
- Time: 11 am - 5 pm
- Location: Market Street between Museum Way and Andreas Road
Families are invited to join for arts, crafts, and games. Hosted by Palm Springs Pride, CHQ is a playful place for infants to pre-teens and accompanying adults. Complimentary snacks, drinks, a nap area, restrooms, and a diaper-changing station are provided for festival-going families. Parents are required to stay in the play area with their children. Free.
Youth Zone (by Safe Schools Desert Cities):
- Date: Nov. 8 & 9
- Time: 11 am - 5 pm
- Location: On Market Street between Museum Way and Andreas Road in Graffiti Park.
The Youth Zone is the exclusive hub for LGBTQ youth between the ages of 14 and 21 and their allies at Pride. The Youth Zone offers a range of activities, including continuous entertainment, free food and drinks, games, dancing, music, and seating. Additionally, it features contests, youth-only confidential testing, drag and makeup fun, great conversation, creative expression, shade from the sun, toilets, a hand-washing station, and information on safe sex. Safe Schools Desert Cities hosts the Youth Zone. Free
Pride Festival Locations
The Palm Springs Pride Festival spans several vibrant areas in downtown:
- Palm Canyon Drive – Between Amado and Baristo (main festival zone)
- Museum Way – Streets surrounding the Downtown Park
- Arenas District – Between Indian Canyon and S. Calle Encilia
Palm Springs Pride Parade
Sunday, November 9, 10 am.
Route: The parade steps off in the Uptown Design District at Tachevah and Palm Canyon Drive and travels south through downtown, ending at the entrance to the Pride Festival at Amado.
Meet the 2025 Palm Springs Pride Grand Marshals
Palm Springs Pride 2025 is shining a spotlight on an extraordinary group of honorees whose leadership and advocacy embody this year’s theme, “Be Heard.” From trailblazing activists and artists to local leaders and community builders, the 2025 Palm Springs Pride Grand Marshals and Pride Royalty reflect the spirit of resilience, inclusion, and joy that defines Greater Palm Springs Pride.
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Sister Roma – Grand Marshal: A celebrated member of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence since 1987, Sister Roma has raised millions for HIV/AIDS causes and helped lead the impactful #MyNameIs campaign. Her tireless activism continues to inspire LGBTQ+ communities worldwide.
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Holly Near – Celebrity Grand Marshal: The iconic singer, songwriter, and storyteller has spent over four decades using music as a tool for social justice, peace, and equality, connecting audiences across generations.
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Peter Daut – Community Grand Marshal: The six-time Emmy Award-winning journalist and KESQ News anchor is recognized for his community service, charity work, and use of media to uplift diverse local voices.
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Esther Loewen – Marsha P. Johnson Grand Marshal: As a therapist, educator, and podcast host, Esther advocates for authenticity and inclusion, sharing insights on mental health and transgender experiences through Transgender Woman Talking.
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Renae Punzalan – Marsha P. Johnson Grand Marshal: A Chamorro leader from Guam and Director of Youth Services at the Transgender Health & Wellness Center, Renae has been central to organizing Trans Pride and Transgender Day of Remembrance in the Coachella Valley.
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Jasper Price – Marsha P. Johnson Grand Marshal: Director of Trans & Gender Expansive Programs at the LGBTQ Center of the Desert, Jasper expands affirming spaces and resources for youth and adults across the region.
Palm Springs Pride Royalty 2025
Douglas Woodmansee and Marshall Pearcy — better known as Dottie and Maude — have been crowned Pride Royalty for Life. Together since 1976 and residents of Palm Springs since 1980, the duo has been an unforgettable part of the parade since 1995. As Les Dames du Soleil, they have raised more than $2 million for local HIV/AIDS charities, leaving a lasting legacy of love, laughter, and service.
A Message of Resilience
“Amidst a rising tide of challenges facing the LGBTQ+ community nationwide, the dedication of these Grand Marshals is more crucial than ever,” said Jasmine Sullivan Waits, Executive Director of Palm Springs Pride. “They remind us that our stories cannot be silenced, and our community will not be erased.”
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Pride & Progress: The Evolution of Greater Palm Springs Pride